Strategic Development Program Trainee

2 weeks ago


Kingston, Canada EMCO Corporation Full time

Company Description

With over 115 years of experience, EMCO Corporation is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada.

At EMCO Corporation, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service.

We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other’s growth and development. As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

**Job Description**:
As a Strategic Development Program Trainee, you will progress through a 5 phased program to learn every aspect of our business from shipping and receiving, to sales, operations, purchasing, account management and everything in between.

During your day-to-day operations you will provide sales support to walk-in customers who come to our Profit Centre counter. You will provide the highest level of customer service by maintaining, stocking, and keeping a clean counter sales area and warehouse. In addition, you will provide support to customers by answering questions, picking, and entering orders and following up on any backorders while you progress through the phases of the Strategic Development Program.

**Phase 1 -Warehouse Logistics**
- Learn the products we sell, how they get from the vendor to the customer and understand all levels of sales support.

**Phase 2 - Operations**
- Get involved in our customer service, counter sales, order management, inventory and pricing controls, credit management, financial statements, and much more

**Phase 3 - Inside Sales/Project Management**
- Go from helping customers with various product and service issues to managing large-scale projects.

**Phase 4 - Outside Sales/Account Management**
- Learn how to find new business opportunities, sell our products, negotiate contracts, and build customer and vendor relationships.

**Phase 5** - In this phase, you can take all of your training and determine your ideal career path.

**Qualifications**:

- College and/or University degree
- Positive attitude and results oriented mindset
- Desire to continuously learn and grow
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills
- Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity
- Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
- Ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment (forklift)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Additional Information
**Why Join Our Team?**

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way

**In addition, we will offer you**:

- Great mentors and on-the-job training
- Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing
- A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values
- Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions
- Work-life balance and flex time



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